| 单词 | persuasiveness |
| 例句 | Piper charged her voice with all the persuasiveness she could muster. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z According to the standard ways by which we measure persuasiveness — by the logic and appropriateness of the persuader’s arguments — that should make the people using the script book every bit as persuasive as Tom Gau. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z An idea of great clarity and persuasiveness came from nowhere, and she did not need to announce her intentions, or ask her sister’s permission. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z But it’s a strange complication that “Soft Power” critiques the seductive persuasiveness of musicals — the “soft power” of American culture — while also trading in it. Review: In the Musical ‘Soft Power,’ China Whistles the Tune 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z And as the ensemble members flit among an innumerable assortment of roles and personas, they sometimes suggest campfire ghost-story spinners who startle themselves with the persuasiveness of their own creepy yarns. Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Tailored for Multitaskers 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Its budget has grown to $1.8 million, much of the money raised from corporate and individual donors swayed by Mr. Edge’s persuasiveness and good humor. A Powerful, and Provocative, Voice for Southern Food 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z The extreme goal-oriented approach of the Millennials often requires some persuasiveness on my part to forget about assessment and just enjoy the narrative ride. I don’t hate millennials anymore! 2013-05-25T13:00:00Z Erivo pointed to the “odd combination of things in her character” as what made Holly most alluring — her perceptiveness but also her persuasiveness, even her awkwardness. ‘The Outsider’ Brings a Faceless Terror, and Stephen King, to HBO 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z In a perverse twist made believable by the surrealism of war and by the persuasiveness of the lead performances, Danijel takes Ajla as his lover. | 'In the Land of Blood and Honey': Angelina Jolie?s ?In the Land of Blood and Honey? - Review 2011-12-22T23:54:23Z Her conviction and persuasiveness in fabricating fictional identities from scratch informs the individual texts. Starring Cate Blanchett, 13 times over: Actress commands a stunning range of roles for 'Manifesto' 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Has Ms. Ellis inherited his talent, eye and persuasiveness? Finding the Design in Her DNA 2011-04-29T23:33:25Z It’s an observation that was made with gentle persuasiveness by the Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Möst, its longtime music director, at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday. Review: The Unaffected Excellence of the Cleveland Orchestra 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The Bay's persuasiveness is down not just to its narrative method but to acute observation and precise writing. The Bay – first look review 2012-09-26T09:23:35Z Such support is not atypical: Ms. Burton’s persuasiveness and fierce sense of purpose draws people in. Leaving Gun Towers and Barbed Wire for a Healing House 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The play’s humor — apparently its original Russian audience greeted it as a riotous comedy — is grounded in the persuasiveness of their failed interactions. Ben Feldman, Mamie Gummer and modern love in the Uber age 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z It’s theater, so the aim is less historical fidelity than persuasiveness. Tony Nominees for Choreography Put the Past in Motion 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Carroll writes with the urgency and persuasiveness of someone whose life is hanging in the balance, and the result is raw and affecting. They Were Black. Their Parents Were White. Growing Up Was Complicated. 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z It’s a measure of the film’s lack of persuasiveness that it’s hard to comprehend that sentiment. Review: ‘Lucha Mexico’ Offers a Repetitive Look at Pro Wrestlers 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z The young Holbein would quickly become Basel’s leading painter, and with the relatively new medium of oil paint he produced portraits whose persuasiveness came from a blend of technical verisimilitude and humanistic allusions. Hans Holbein: Truth in Painting 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z While many of Khalidi’s insights are thought-provoking, their persuasiveness is undermined at times by a tendency to shave the rhetorical corner. Is There Any Way to End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Perhaps even more important, she finds a compelling persuasiveness within her character’s point of view, the sense that madness may be the sanest response to a mad world. Review: A Virtuoso of Depression Broods Again in ‘Animal’ 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Isserlis handled both works with his customary persuasiveness and unerring ear, his gut-stringed instrument singing in its highest register and purring below. Music Review: Steven Isserlis at the 92nd Street Y 2013-01-28T22:31:28Z As an adult, he's a famous Robin Hood-style outlaw whose sole superpowers are persuasiveness and a considerate champion's soul. Chadwick Boseman's posthumous Marvel performance packs an emotional wallop befitting his legacy 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z The persuasiveness of Kafka's narratives is almost entirely an effect of his style, which native German-speakers will assure us is well-nigh unique in German literature for its simplicity, control and directness. Rereading: John Banville on Kafka's other trial 2011-01-14T14:18:55Z Despite its title, what erodes the book’s persuasiveness is Mr. Greenman’s Mr. Spock-like detachment: He seems to be gazing at emotions as curious specimens to be studied rather than feelings that have been felt. Review: ‘Emotional Rescue’ Ruminates on Life and Music 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z The more substantive essays also fluctuate wildly in their persuasiveness. Books of The Times: Nicholson Baker, ‘The Way the World Works’ 2012-08-12T20:34:47Z But he did croon several bars of the gospel hymn "Amen" while channeling the persuasiveness of a shuck-and-jive televangelist. Kid Rock's beefy, patriotic riffs fill United Center 2011-02-27T16:32:00Z “Carroll writes with the urgency and persuasiveness of someone whose life is hanging in the balance,” Bliss Broyard writes in her review. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z This is Wiesel's most personal novel and his most powerful, propelled forward less by his skill as a writer than his moral fiber as a human being and the logic and persuasiveness of his arguments. 'Hostage': Elie Wiesel's novel of kidnapping and captivity 2012-08-22T19:12:05Z This once-revolutionary hypothesis had immediate persuasiveness and is now widely accepted, with work progressing on uncovering the steps involved in this evolutionary process as well as the key players. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Graham, who worked alongside Mr. Altman for a decade, saw the same persuasiveness in the man from St. Louis. The ChatGPT King Isn’t Worried, but He Knows You Might Be 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z While his line of argument is true, it is of limited persuasiveness with Mr. Xi, who is trying to peddle the idea of Western-style democracy as a spent force. Opinion | The U.S. should beware of the Beijing-Moscow axis 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z What Democrats can’t be certain of is whether Biden has the salesmanship and persuasiveness needed to make the case on his behalf. Analysis | A combative Biden defends record and challenges Republicans with 2024 in view 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z In 1893, the historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued with bittersweet persuasiveness that the American frontier was now closed, that its day was done. Guns have been in motion pictures since the start. 'Rust' is only the latest to have a gun death 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The persuasiveness of the theory of evolution to these naturalists lay in its ability to explain these phenomena, and it continues to hold extraordinary explanatory power to this day. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z These ideas are beginning to filter into the mainstream, a mark of both the persuasiveness of advocates’ arguments and the declining state of the natural world. How Water Cycles Can Help Prevent Disastrous Floods and Drought 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z In reality, it's left wing ideas that are suppressed out of a genuine fear of their persuasiveness. Elon Musk's censorship spree exposes the fundamental flaw in the right's definition of "free speech" 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z The other participants merely simulate depth, but with great persuasiveness. Review | In the galleries: Weaving together the fabrics of society 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The other, Proto, also in L.A., displays life-size volumetric holograms inside a large box with a new degree of persuasiveness. At Walmart, a hologram Sam Walton hints at the surreal future of Black Friday shopping 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z In debates over public policy, wrapping your message in your audience’s values has been shown to increase its persuasiveness. ‘Persuasion Fatigue’ Is a Unique Form of Social Frustration 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Carreyrou’s book, by contrast, ends with Holmes’ presentation at a chemistry conference, where she wows with her characteristic persuasiveness but at the end, a lone voice in the crowd yells “You hurt people.” ‘Girlboss’ scammer shows are everywhere. Which ones should you watch? 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z But his aides said that is likely driven as much by the fact that no serious challenge has emerged as it is by the persuasiveness of Mr. McCarthy’s case. Courting G.O.P.’s Mainstream and Extreme, McCarthy Plots Rise to Speaker 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z A third shot to protect against the coronavirus largely pivots on the discretion of doctors and pharmacists and perhaps the persuasiveness of the person seeking the booster. As experts debate boosters, vaccinated people are calling their own shots 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Blown away by the clarity and persuasiveness of Arriaga’s writing, Sung recruited him to tutor other students. After getting his DNA results, he messaged a stranger: I think you might be my father 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z He isn’t the easiest of characters to warm to, which strikes me as proof of his persuasiveness. Review: Messy but moving, 'Boogie' puts an Asian American basketball player front and center 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Credit him for his arm, his savvy, his leadership and, of utmost importance in guiding the Buccaneers to this season’s league title, his persuasiveness. Credit or blame Brady for everything Super Bowl related 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Using the persuasiveness and polish of his earlier careers in public relations and college teaching, Mr. Scheidler testified before Congress, wrote op-ed essays and appeared on countless news programs to advance his views. Joseph Scheidler, a major architect of the antiabortion movement, dies at 93 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z “Keep in mind that our software does not attempt to evaluate the content or merit of their statements or politics, rather the persuasiveness of their tone and vocal delivery,” said Debra Cancro, CEO of VoiceVibes. AI-powered computer says Trump won the debate 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z There are reasons Roe is so resilient — and one of them is not the legal persuasiveness of the opinion, which is nil. Opinion | Amy Coney Barrett wouldn’t transform the court more than any other justice 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z But under looming deadlines, when reporters and editors delayed in finishing stories, Ms. Ferguson-Rohrer was known for firing off intra-office missives that were caustic and sometimes profane, with a certain mafioso persuasiveness. Anne Ferguson-Rohrer, Washington Post editor and ‘traffic cop’ of news flow, dies at 58 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z “He was outwardly and in appearance the mildest of men, with a convincing persuasiveness, carefully marshalling his facts.” Trump says he shares his famed uncle’s science genius. A friend says the uncle ‘would have been horrified.’ 2020-05-03T04:00:00Z The Vermont senator’s signature response when challenged was to pump up the volume, as though persuasiveness were measured in decibels. Opinion | No, Bernie Sanders isn’t authentic. Just like Trump. 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Loftus’ eloquence and charisma lend to her persuasiveness on the stand, as does the accessibility of her research, legal experts say. This 'false memory' expert has testified in hundreds of trials. Now she's been hired by Harvey Weinstein 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The Senate impeachment trial delivered eloquence without persuasiveness, a mystery without suspense. Impeachment loses its constitutional gravity in Trump case 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Nowhere does Cillizza actually note the content of the arguments, the persuasiveness of the arguments, or even any understanding of what those arguments might be. Give it up, media cowards — there's no way to "both sides" impeachment 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z His persuasiveness in that summer of 1983 changed and enriched my life. Opinion | Jim Lehrer was my close friend, my professional inspiration and a hero for our time 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z We’ve seen this done before, for story’s sake, but it requires persuasiveness from, and chemistry between, the actors for the full weight of emotions to land cleanly and effectively. Review: In 'Once, the Musical,' a love connection in 16 songs 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z It also overlooks how a Senate trial always reinforces either the severity of the alleged crimes and the persuasiveness of the evidence, or the lack thereof. Nancy Pelosi, Impeachment, and Places in History 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z What this growth in disfavor for a wall suggests about the leadership abilities of the Republican congressional honchos and their persuasiveness with voters isn’t pretty to contemplate. McCarthy-McConnell Republicans betrayed Trump, killed the wall 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z But persuasiveness is utterly irrelevant to the warrior ideal. How Progressive Era radical Thorstein Veblen helps explain Donald Trump 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Even when these digital platform operators assert they are conducting fair dealing, their claims lack persuasiveness. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z In the past, analysts, investors and even admirers of the company were sometimes willing to overlook quarterly losses and missed targets because of the persuasiveness of Mr. Musk’s long-term vision. Elon Musk and Tesla Resolved One Issue. Now for the Rest. 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z The University of Wyoming hired a market-research firm to test its persuasiveness with prospective students. Higher Ed Needs More Cowboys 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z In the 1980s, Margaret Henderson Blair examined television commercials and found that “the overall persuasiveness of an ad declines exponentially” the more that consumers are exposed to it. What Advertising History Says About the Future of Fake News 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z This was also a performance of bonding between Dudamel and Uchida, who seemed on the same wavelength throughout, also adding to the sheer persuasiveness of the performance. Keeping Schumann sane: Mitsuko Uchida and the L.A. Phil deliver method over madness 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z In this regard, North Korea’s reciprocal interest in diplomacy may reflect not just the persuasiveness of its southern counterpart’s diplomatic overtures but also concerns about Trump’s threats of war. Opinion | The inter-Korean summit has only raised the stakes for Trump 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z Over the years, she became one of America's most influential private citizens, known as much for her charm and persuasiveness as for her glamorous image. 'Steel butterfly' who charmed US and China 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z But public influence eventually depends on the persuasiveness of public arguments. Opinion | Trump evangelicals have sold their souls 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z There’s a hint of wonder in his voice while the easygoing kid from Bromont, Quebec, Canada, tells the story, still kind of stunned at his own persuasiveness. School’s out; Canadian Parrot wins Olympic-sized gamble 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Although the president is not invariably a stickler for precision when bandying factoids, he said the Everest of evidence against Moore did not rise to his standards of persuasiveness. Opinion | Trump’s Moore endorsement sunk the presidency to unplumbed depths 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z To escape the president’s hypnosis, his persuasiveness worthy of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, his almost frightening seductiveness. Orbiting Jupiter: my week with Emmanuel Macron 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Scare tactics can backfire by making people put up their psychological defenses Research about the persuasiveness of scare tactics is somewhat mixed. Why scare tactics won't stop climate change 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z The decision could carry over into his persuasiveness on other priorities, too, George said. Analysis | Trump ran as an ally to business — but snubbed America’s CEOs by pulling out of the Paris accord 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z I inherited his pipes, and his speaking techniques—the timing, the persuasiveness, modulating your voice, measuring your words, building gradually to the finish—probably rubbed off on me. My Shot: Verne Lundquist - Golf Digest 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z The persuasiveness of today’s new right rarely depends on the coherence or depth of its thought. Alt-writing: how the far right is changing US publishing 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z There is only a brief mention in the book of Szasz, reflecting the erasing of his influence in the field by psychiatrists who fear the persuasiveness of the most prolific and articulate critic of psychiatry. Omitting a critical voice on psychiatry 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z You could argue, in my view with some persuasiveness, that Gerald Ford and Hubert Humphrey surged at the end as voters belatedly unified behind candidates that failed to unify their parties at the conventions. Melania Trump, Plagiarism, and How Much Does It Really Matter? 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Elites lost control over the narrative and lost credibility and persuasiveness with angry, frustrated and fearful voters. Blowback 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z The aim of the project is to improve the persuasiveness of artificial intelligence and help humans to be better guided by robots into making decisions. How a virtual human could be your coach - BBC News 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z And as I read the transcript of the speech and mulled it over during the days that followed, the thought didn’t lose any of its persuasiveness. Moving beyond Obama: How a transformational president became an impediment to change 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z But don’t ignore touch when the research shows that it will increase your persuasiveness. Three Easy Ways To Make You A More Persuasive Speaker 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z The present day setting for Humans gives the conflicts an immediate power and persuasiveness. AI: will the machines ever rise up? 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Entrepreneurs and lawyers, both, I’m curious what you think about the persuasiveness and veracity of the positive case for lawyers. A Positive, Proactive Case for Lawyers 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z Now this statistic is a lot more powerful because I have armed it with the persuasiveness of a visual story. 11 Ways Remarkable Storytellers Create New World 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z “It strengthens the persuasiveness argument, even if it doesn’t impact the legal argument,” he said. How a New Study on Premature Babies Could Influence the Abortion Debate 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z And the concerns and struggles of this great team of people were the same as any civilian group or business team would be: how to express yourself with clarity, authenticity, and persuasiveness. Five Tips For Successful Communicating 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z This reaction is the most powerful political force of our time, not just in terms of its electoral success but in its intellectual self-confidence and persuasiveness. A Hateful Sort of Love 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z The persuasiveness of the statement only works in the initial stages “when little processing of messaging content occurred.” Why European Failure For Premier League Clubs Will Not Stop It Being Referred To As The "Best" 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z His practical experience of elections and election law would have magnified the customary effects of his persuasiveness, intellectual suppleness, wit, and personal magnetism. Mario Cuomo: A Miscarriage of Justice 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z “Obscenity at the beginning or end of the speech significantly increased the persuasiveness of the speech.” Your A to Z Guide to Influence, Persuasion and Negotiation 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z Decades later, Bud Selig benefited from Veeck's persuasiveness when he bought the Seattle Pilots, the baseball team that subsequently moved to Milwaukee and became the Brewers. Steve Ballmer's Clippers purchase: Don't write off tax-break potential 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z He did and, because of the persuasiveness of his pitch, he got the deal back. How to Win after Losing: Bill Clinton, Peyton Manning, and the San Francisco Giants 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z Leaders who are said to attract fanatical followers are those with charm, personality and a unique kind of persuasiveness. NetAppVoice: Fanatical Followers: Not Always Good Business 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z But what Prime Minister Modi brought to this at the level of campaign persuasiveness is a new slogan: “Come, Make in India.” The Substance Of Indian Prime Minister Modi's Style 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z In sales, Evolv has found that creativity rather than persuasiveness is a better predictor of success, while at call centers, rapport with customers is more important than either. People analytics: ‘Moneyball’ for human resources Is it the capacity to inspire loyalty, the ability to articulate a vision, emotional intelligence, or persuasiveness? Dear Leaders: Please Revisit Your Corporate Culture 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z It was his idea—and his energy and persuasiveness—that turned The Holy Grail into Spamalot, a huge success on Broadway, in London and around the world. Monty Python Has the Last Laugh With Farewell Reunion It is tempting to see the former as more moral and ethical, but their irrationality and persuasiveness is more likely to harm others. The Business of Lying (or Fooling Others to Remain Honest to Yourself) 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Drawback: The FDA reviewers told Sarepta they “remain skeptical about the persuasiveness of the data.” Digging In To Sarepta's FDA Victory 2014-04-21T11:00:00Z While Neville is the kind of figure that serious people immediately want to dismiss or argue with, the West Indies-born author wrote with remarkable vigor and persuasiveness. The Best Self-Help Books You've Never Heard of 2013-10-24T10:50:24Z But their persuasiveness derives from the near superhuman and unattainable standard they’ve set. Why Silicon Valley's Work Culture Is Killing Us 2013-08-25T12:00:00Z But softer skills such as persuasiveness and negotiating ability are also important. With football transfers, two heads plus data are better than a manager alone 2013-03-01T14:10:00Z Their analysis revealed that a number of psychopathic attributes were actually more common in business leaders than in so-called disturbed criminals—attributes such as superficial charm, egocentricity, persuasiveness, lack of empathy, independence, and focus. What Psychopaths Teach Us about How to Succeed 2012-10-12T14:45:04.883Z Then Mill proceeds to point out, with all the persuasiveness of his best style, that there are higher feelings which we would not sacrifice for any quantity of a lower feeling. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z He was not an educated man, and was ignorant of Latin, but he had a keen intelligence and ready eloquence, indefatigable enthusiasm and persuasiveness. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z In handling a hostile witness he had neither the insidious persuasiveness of a Hawkins nor the compelling, dominating power of a Russell. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z The other is unclothed; a red drapery is falling behind her, while she exhibits a form of the utmost beauty and delicacy; she is turning towards the other figure with the sweetest persuasiveness of expression. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The accomplished teacher combines in himself the art of teaching and of ruling; power over the intellect and the will, inspiration and persuasiveness. Transcendentalism in New England A History 2012-02-18T03:00:16.210Z If there had been persuasiveness in Harry's words, there was ten times as much eloquence in that sudden clutch of pain. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z Its power was its persuasiveness; and its persuasiveness was in its conformity to the highest and noblest aspirations and aims of the soul in man. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z Burnet found all his persuasiveness unavailing until a diversion was caused by the appearance of the two gunners bringing up their machine-guns, followed by the boatmen and the Arabs loaded with stores. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z The validity and persuasiveness of "Tristan" and the "Ring" as music-dramas, as consistent and symmetrical embodiments of Wagner's ideals, seems less certain than of old. Aspects of Modern Opera Estimates and Inquiries 2011-12-12T03:00:24.900Z When he destroyed it was only because his hand was forced by the crass and obstinate antagonism of those upon whom his sincerity and persuasiveness had aroused an envious and deadly hatred. Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value A Rational And Pyschological Study 2011-11-25T03:00:15.820Z But in an illusive way it seemed to have a semblance of truth—a certain persuasiveness. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z On the choice of words depends not only the correctness but also the effectiveness of expression—the courtesy of a letter, the appeal of an advertisement, the persuasiveness of a salesman's talk. Business English A Practice Book 2011-11-19T03:00:25.507Z Taking advantage of their high spirits she told them the result of her expedition, and employed all her persuasiveness to induce them to attempt the route by the ridge. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z Ours is the sweet persuasiveness of a heavenly inspiration. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z "Oh, Virginia, don't, don't make a mountain out of a molehill," he began, with a leaning towards his old, seductive persuasiveness. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z The plunger made a terrific beef, and tried persuasiveness, oiliness, bull-dozing the whole works, with the poor owner. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z Her voice sounded in tones of quiet and gentle persuasiveness. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z The purpose of the Apostle, then, in his foregoing words has been to guard the Colossians against the danger to which they were exposed, of being deceived and led astray by “persuasiveness of speech.” The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z Arms triumph by physical force and energy: wisdom prevails by the persuasiveness of truth, the gentleness of charity, the beauty of holiness, and the spirit of the Lord. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z I can't give you any idea of his persuasiveness, when he chooses. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z “Tell me,” he added, with eager persuasiveness, “do you like me?... just a little?” Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor 2011-08-31T02:01:28.960Z They insisted on my staying to tea, which required no great persuasiveness on their part after Joanna remarked that she was out of breath from turning the ice-cream freezer. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z I get so angry when I think about people who try to restrict me through their high pressure persuasiveness. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z And the characteristic about leadership that we focus on in that context is persuasiveness. Corner Office: Alan Trefler: Your Opinions Are Respected (and Required) 2011-08-06T16:58:43Z "You must be patient, Dave dear," the girl said, with the persuasiveness of a mother for her child. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z The Y. M. C. A. proved its persuasiveness by its huts. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z Unhappily, the Captain lacked the geniality and persuasiveness of Sir Geoffrey. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z We are aware, Phrasilas, that you can uphold with graceful eloquence and honeyed persuasiveness the superiority of multiple pleasure over exclusive passion. Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite 2011-06-13T02:00:23.863Z Some of the studies tested persuasiveness — the willingness of a patient to start a treatment, or that of a doctor to prescribe it. Translation Matters in Choices on Data 2011-05-30T22:13:25Z "Oh, both, Mr. Chillingworth!" retorted Mr. Archer, smiling with mock persuasiveness. Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time 2011-05-30T02:00:12.077Z But his persuasiveness for many minds remained in its highest degree. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z But when the musicians assembled to receive it they suddenly, through the persuasiveness of one of their body, insisted upon having all arrears paid up; otherwise they would not enter the orchestra. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 2011-05-26T02:00:18.807Z And like anyone that’s making significant social change, she has qualities of persuasiveness and leadership and good judgment that are hard to find.” A Doctor?s Push for Single-Payer Health Care for All Finds Traction in Vermont 2011-05-21T17:15:33Z The accent on the initial word of the line gives an intensity of feeling with tender persuasiveness. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z "Its persuasiveness of action, its alluring color and high heart courage, make it one of the striking romances of the time." The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z A speech which is now lost, and which, though afterwards reduced to writing, must have been delivered extempore, afforded another strong example of the persuasiveness of his eloquence. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z An extraordinary vigor, an exalted persuasiveness, had transformed the heavy figure and the homely face. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z And we need only recall Peaches on the variable price of Lucozade to recognise the persuasiveness of that. Japan's agony? Just think about the effect on celebrities 2011-03-20T00:04:25Z Dropping his voice to a low persuasiveness: "Did you quite believe that?" he asked. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z His soldiers admired his bravery, and the most ungovernable of them yielded to his great persuasiveness. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z But somehow these flighty, imaginative, speculative men have very often a wonderful persuasiveness about them, and can give to the wildest dreams a marvellous air of substance and reality. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z In the language there may not have been persuasiveness, but there was a good deal in the tone. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z Love is this world's great redeemer and reformer; and as all beautiful women are her selectest emissaries, so hath Love gifted them with a magnetical persuasiveness, that no youth can possibly repel. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Father Farrell looked at her frightened, distorted face, and his voice sank into persuasiveness. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z Under such circumstances, humorous advertising is more likely to secure audience attention, increase memorability, overcome sales resistance, and enhance message persuasiveness.” How to Use Humor in Advertising 2010-12-31T07:13:00Z He said nothing new, which is fine, except he said it without much coherence or persuasiveness. Paladino debates Cuomo -- and a madam 2010-10-19T01:36:00Z Then Alexander O'Mulligan, by the farther door, had a personality by no means deficient in persuasiveness. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z The fact that they believe they will lose the debate without that legal coercion speaks volumes about how confident they actually are in the rightness and persuasiveness of their views. Marriage and the role of the state 2010-08-09T10:10:00Z Their relationship hints as well at Ms. Kagan’s persuasiveness, and how she might operate on a divided Supreme Court, where persuasion often seems in short supply. Kagan?s Ties With Larry Summers Show Her Deft Ways 2010-05-26T00:28:00Z No representation of a Jew in literature ever will surpass Shylock in power, negative eloquence and persuasiveness. Book Review - Trials of the Diaspora - By Anthony Julius 2010-05-07T14:49:00Z Stevens is known as a consensus-builder whose intellect and persuasiveness have at times helped push the conservative-leaning court to his opinions. Obama meets with potential Supreme Court pick Wood 2010-05-05T17:26:00Z Stevens is known as a consensus builder whose intellect and persuasiveness have in some cases helped move the conservative-leaning court toward his opinions. Obama Supreme Court pick could come this week 2010-05-04T19:28:00Z He is known as a consensus builder whose intellect and persuasiveness have in some cases helped move the conservative-leaning court toward his opinions. Judge from Montana interviewed for Supreme Court 2010-04-30T01:07:00Z Corralling nervous Democrats will take individual persuasiveness in the style of L.B.J.; inducing cooperation from antagonistic Republicans will require the president to reconfigure his goals and show Reagan-like communications acumen in selling them. Does Washington Need Fixing? 2010-02-20T22:07:00Z The pistol had been identified as Spurrier’s, and his explanation that he had left it hanging in his holster at his quarters, whence some unknown person might have abstracted it, lacked persuasiveness. The Law of Hemlock Mountain Denunciation may do much, but sweet persuasiveness yet more. Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources "If you don't, you'll break his heart," her father told her, in a voice of urgent persuasiveness. The Tempering Something of her father's passion for scholarship, something of her mother's silver-lipped persuasiveness, met in the girl and mingled with certain deep convictions of her own. The Preliminaries And Other Stories Oh, believe me," replied Mr. Kennyfeck with a bland persuasiveness, "fashion is only exigeant in small matters; the really momentous affairs of life are always at a man's own disposal. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) Mrs. Falke laid the matter before Mary with the soft, feline persuasiveness which few could resist. Mary I might still have resisted his kind entreaties, when Miss Howard, with a smile and a manner of most winning persuasiveness, said, "I wish you would stay,"—and———here I am! Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) “Yes, she can,” he insisted with large persuasiveness. Young Wallingford As an illustration of Mr. Cobden’s persuasiveness let me give the following. Christopher Crayon's Recollections The Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself He promised to put the sweet persuasiveness of his words and the excellent formulæ of his explosives at the service of the celestial revolution. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Plutarch tells us that Alcibiades lisped and that it gave a grace and persuasiveness to his discourse. Seeds of Pine "Euthanasy" is one of those volumes which win their way into the heart with a soft unconscious persuasiveness, and abide there when they have once found an entrance. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 The quiet persuasiveness of Joey's approach seemed cause for further alarm. The Prophetic Camera All her own powers of persuasiveness, however were turned upon her husband. Lord Stranleigh Abroad We were sitting by a Fifth Avenue window as he outlined the matter with persuasiveness. The Portal of Dreams In his persuasiveness as an orator and his charming personality lay the secret of his power. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" Nevertheless, under the pressure of the inherent persuasiveness of the suggested retribution, Persimmon Sneed made haste to aver that his errand in the mountains was in no sense at the sheriff's instance. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories It smiled upon her; it made promises to her; it opened eternal views to her; and it grew upon her convictions in clearness of perception, in congruity, and in persuasiveness. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century In proportion as the pressure of doubt left less opportunity for the constraining force of the latter, the persuasiveness of the à priori moral argument has been used. History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion I wonder," he began, with a marked persuasiveness in his tone, "if you would like to have Sylvie Barry come over? Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart It lacks also the elevation which inspires, and the persuasiveness that convinces while it charms. The Age of Pope (1700-1744) Without the persuasiveness of her personal appeal, it is doubtful that the men would have yielded to the temptation of the extra earning. A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs And with all this, these natives have such persuasiveness, or powers of enchantment, that they generally deceive and persuade the most experienced with their lies. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century If the mythology of Greece appeared to sanction an infinite number of gods and goddesses, her philosophers taught with equal persuasiveness that the divine reality is one, though its forms be many. Landmarks in the History of Early Christianity “My dear Judge, they’ll never know of it until it’s too late for them to do anything––if they ever know,” came the easterner’s words, in smooth persuasiveness. In the Shadow of the Hills Curious proof of his persuasiveness how he gradually talked his necktie round till knot rested under left ear. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887 He injected a little more of the oil of persuasiveness into his voice. Rim o' the World Alston Choate now was gazing at her with his charming smile, and Lydia hardened under it, certain the smile was meant for mere persuasiveness. The Prisoner There were no ornate sentences this time, but he concentrated his powers of logic and persuasiveness upon his task. David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West But here the reader once more finds that ease, lucidity, persuasiveness, and mild gravity that were first shown, as they were probably first acquired, in the serious consideration of religious and ethical subjects. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 9: The Expansion of England She is, naturally, a capable, dominating character; and often I watch how she forces herself to let persuasiveness take precedence of combativeness. Hepsey Burke "I say a certain height of brow is essential to a well-proportioned face," he remarked with cool persuasiveness. Too Old for Dolls A Novel Many men and women owe their lives to the wonderful presence of mind, superior tact and persuasiveness of this grave, good man. Hanover; Or The Persecution of the Lowly A Story of the Wilmington Massacre. Valerie, you see I am using no lover's persuasiveness, I do not tell you that I adore you—though you are well aware of that! A Modern Mercenary Such was her persuasiveness of voice and manner that opinions received with hisses from another speaker, were applauded when uttered by Mrs. Mott. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I As Virginia told Maxwell, “Mrs. Burke has a talent of persuasiveness,” and so was “useful in any emergency.” Hepsey Burke "There, of course, you were wrong," he said with gentle persuasiveness, blinking rapidly. Too Old for Dolls A Novel Although I was strictly forbidden to open the chamber, yet the grand appearance and the winning persuasiveness of the king disconcerted me so that I cheerfully let him go. Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts You would not be suspected, being her friend,” he added with sly persuasiveness. The Golden Face A Great 'Crook' Romance Though she seldom regarded Cushing's Manual in her rulings, she maintained order and good feeling by the persuasiveness and serenity of her voice and manner. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I How could he have hoped ever to rejoin her without rendering himself again liable to the witchery of her siren tongue—the eloquence of her silver-toned voice—the persuasiveness of her graceful manners? Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf She merely loafs,—consistently, restfully, delightfully, but with an almost fatal hypnotic persuasiveness. Humorous Ghost Stories There was a sweet persuasiveness in the tone of the last words, which at least silenced Mrs. Barker; and Esther went away to think what she should say to her father. A Red Wallflower He had preserved much of the persuasiveness of a priest, his language stirred and softened at one and the same time. The Son of Monte-Cristo During these days Charles gave frequent evidence of his tact and persuasiveness. Charles Frohman: Manager and Man Then they did the same to Siebold, but with more verbal persuasiveness and in a moment the two were facing each other, and a pair of boxing-gloves was handed to each. Radio Boys Loyalty Bill Brown Listens In Until his arrival there, he had seemed equally conventional, though he had already gained a reputation for great charisma and persuasiveness. The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel He possessed also a persuasiveness of manner which soon won over the Polish prince. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Will you only commend persuasiveness in a sophist who engages to make the worst argument appear the better, and condemn it in a teacher who employs it to enforce truth?' From a Cornish Window A New Edition How much dignity and persuasiveness it has still, he thought to himself, this commonplace country life of ours, on its best sides! Robert Elsmere Orators and preachers are by their very profession known persons, and the personal is laid down by the Philosopher of antiquity as the source of their greatest persuasiveness. The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin One of the most extraordinary traits in the ministry of Jesus Christ is his undesigned persuasiveness. Mornings in the College Chapel Short Addresses to Young Men on Personal Religion He calls him the Man of Tears, and shows with great persuasiveness that herein lay the secret of his power. The Preacher and His Models The Yale Lectures on Preaching 1891 The argument of advertising carries with it a certain persuasiveness that the customer cannot resist. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing And yet do but consider the persuasiveness and grace of Lysias' style;554 for he "I say was a great favourite with the dark-haired Muses." Plutarch's Morals Most of the people who have this incredible persuasiveness, however, seem to set up as successful swindlers. The Leader The voice seemed to take more complete possession of Jimmy's thoughts then, growing louder and more eager, echoing through his mind with the persuasiveness of muted chimes. The Mississippi Saucer The persuasiveness was gone from his inside news and from his confidential advice from Sharpe and from his beholding with his own eyes the signing of epoch-making documents. The Tipster 1901, From "Wall Street Stories" Time was when good salesmanship consisted in overstocking a bookseller; this was occasioned less by persuasiveness than by overpersuasiveness. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing They were promptly overpowered, disarmed, and their muskets used in disarming their friends who were panic stricken by the vigorous onslaught, and soon succumbed to Jack's bellicose persuasiveness. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century To a lesser degree, this irresistible persuasiveness is a characteristic of many successful swindlers. The Leader Then War and the supreme opportunity for the energy, persuasiveness, adroitness and determination which must extort even from opponents the tribute of admiration. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-03-31 Love will give you a delicacy of perception, an ingenuity, a persuasiveness, which no heart shall be able to resist. Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. Socrates, as Xenophon describes him, goes no farther as a teacher than to impress the principles of conduct as they were generally accepted by good men of the time, with peculiar persuasiveness. The Chief End of Man Dr. D—— was no coward by any means, but it took all Scot's eloquence and persuasiveness to induce him to consent to hazard a daylight journey through to Sumner, for he well knew its dangers. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier Half the mischief performed on such occasions is initiated by some boy with just a little more independence and persuasiveness than the others. Human Traits and their Social Significance Jesus, the interpreter of nature, feels the steady persuasiveness of the sunshine of God, and grows from childhood in stature, wisdom, and favour with God and man. Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics It's for the woman that I should plead if I had any eloquence or persuasiveness. We Three His journalistic voice was not a whirlwind nor the fire, but the still, small voice of persuasiveness. History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens A not unsilvery tongue, too, was his, with gestures that were a Pentecost of added ones, and persuasiveness before which granite hearts might crumble into gravel. The Confidence-Man The structure of a ballade or a sonnet may be beautiful, apart from the melody of the words or the persuasiveness of the emotion or idea. Human Traits and their Social Significance The theory is of German origin; but it was presented to the English public by De Quincey, who adorned it with all the persuasiveness of his meretricious genius. The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion Not only so; but it might even happen that the genius and persuasiveness of such a person might change into its direct opposite the moral valuation of the whole of humanity. The Complex Vision No one who had the privilege of hearing him speak failed to respond to the quiet persuasiveness of his presence and the charm of his personality. The University of Michigan “Ask her to come here,” he said, smiling with deliberate confidential persuasiveness. Clayhanger Dora, with her sweet, docile disposition, made ample amends for all my shortcomings, and in the end, by her gentle persuasiveness, did much to subdue my rebellious spirit and render me amenable to domestic discipline. The Log of a Privateersman Imagination illuminating the moment of fancy with rhythmic persuasiveness. Adventures in the Arts Informal Chapters on Painters, Vaudeville, and Poets It just fails of complete persuasiveness because it is a trifle overstrung, but nevertheless it is memorable for its artistic sincerity. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story A few gentle words and an exhibition of a kind persuasiveness of manner brought success. Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes The Quest of a Summer Vacation "Thou wilt come home with me," began Wenonah, with gentle persuasiveness. A Little Girl in Old Detroit Within a few months followed George Fox, uttering his deep convictions in a voice of singular persuasiveness and power, that reached the hearts of both high and low. A History of American Christianity Gaspare continued to explain with gathering excitement and persuasiveness, talking to his master as much by gesture as by the words that Maurice could only partially understand. The Call of the Blood In speaking to her he exercised all his persuasiveness, all the suggestion of power and authority that he could force into his voice and expression. The Winning Clue Yielding to the fascinating persuasiveness of her manner, I now consented so readily, that Mr. Lang, laughing, asked, in the old friendly tone,— "Did you paint this picture, Sandy, for any special purpose?" The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 97, November, 1865 Their popular persuasiveness has coaxed thousands on thousands of us to go in for a few minutes' worth of mental calisthenics every day. The Joyful Heart Mollified by the younger man's deference and persuasiveness, Strawn obeyed the suggestion, to return within five minutes, his grey brows drawn into a frown. Murder at Bridge Ye, most lovely Graces! attend me with the power of honey-like persuasiveness! The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, January 1844 Volume 23, Number 1 "You thought," Bryce repeated with a gentle persuasiveness in his voice. The Lost Valley The persuasiveness of Dewey was another of his greatest characteristics. Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D. Edited by his Daughter Taking this view, which he developed with great ingenuity and persuasiveness, Marshall was able to appeal to the obligation of contracts clause directly, and without further use of his fiction in Fletcher v. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 Apart from the vigor and calm persuasiveness of his utterances, his winning personality has made a deep impression upon all Americans who have been privileged to come in contact with him. Fighting France He was of a deeply affectionate nature, hence his style was that of tender persuasiveness rather than of declamation. Successful Methods of Public Speaking Ah! the enchantment, the feminine persuasiveness, the heart-moving sincerity which breathed through that simple phrase! The Chief Legatee A glance at Lockley's face would have told him that persuasiveness would not work. Operation Terror The other boys, with the exception of Allison, were chuckling at this glib persuasiveness. The Jester of St. Timothy's The eloquence and persuasiveness of silence is nowhere better exemplified than in the art of salesmanship. Talks on Talking Gladstone has been described as having eagerness, self-control, mastery of words, gentle persuasiveness, prodigious activity, capacity for work, extreme seriousness, range of experience, constructive power, mastery of detail, and deep concentration. Successful Methods of Public Speaking It is an Art rather, the success of which depends on personal persuasiveness, on the author's skill to give as on ours to receive. On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 She did not ask me if there was any other article she could have the pleasure of showing me; she had asked me that before and she remembered that I was proof against her persuasiveness! Successful Recitations The reply was prompt; the voice hypnotic in its persuasiveness. Destiny On this Page had not a moment's hesitation: "In the future and in the U.S.A.!" and he upheld his point with such persuasiveness that he carried the whole gathering with him. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II The tradesman soul yielded to the persuasiveness of cash in advance. Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions Volume 2 But as long as men wore costumes which interpreted their strength, enhanced their persuasiveness, and concealed their shortcomings, women accepted their dominance without demur. Americans and Others "Nonsense!" he managed to reply, but without much persuasiveness. The Husbands of Edith The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration. Secret Bread He spoke with a stammer, which did not, however, detract from the persuasiveness of his eloquence. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) While there she was several times drawn to the meeting at Norwich, and even spoke on different occasions with her wonted fire and persuasiveness. Elizabeth Fry Sir Robert Horne explained with his usual clarity and persuasiveness the new Unemployment Insurance Bill. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920 Others he won by sheer personal persuasiveness, for he was a master of the suave plea. The Clarion It is far too private to quote; but for pathos and lucidity and persuasiveness it is a wonderful document. Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. Of Trinity College, Cambridge Extracted From His Letters And Diaries, With Reminiscences Of His Conversation By His Friend Christopher Carr Of The Same College The fierce lightnings of his dreadful eyes seemed to shrivel and paralyze her; even his demoniac cunning and persuasiveness filled her with mortal fear. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 Brandes, as has often been pointed out, did not invent this theory of Shakespeare's psychology but he elaborated it with a skill and persuasiveness which carried the uncritical away. An Essay Toward a History of Shakespeare in Norway There his fluent persuasiveness came again into play. Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality My good sir, if you will not trust your English doctrine to its own truth, you might at least rely on the persuasiveness of its comforts. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 I find no hint of sweetness or persuasiveness on that side. H. G. Wells Recently Professor McTaggart has argued in favour of the doctrine with great lucidity and persuasiveness. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 On the contrary, no eloquence, no persuasiveness of manner, no magnetic power could induce Miss Anthony for one moment to abandon her convictions of truth and justice. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years This second failure greatly disheartened the directors, and it required all Mr. Field's persuasiveness to induce them to sanction another attempt. Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made Sometimes in the settlement of knotty questions they used their own peculiar persuasiveness, and if that was not convincing, they indicated the possibility of physical force—which was usually effectual, especially with Levantines. Windjammers and Sea Tramps Orange used all his influence and persuasiveness to induce them to accept Anjou. History of Holland His tone, imperious when he demanded the Marseillaise, was now genial, softened to a mellow persuasiveness. Lewis Rand Audrey was startled and suspicious, but she could not deny the persuasiveness of the invitation. The Lion's Share The account of the occurrence gave one to understand that all Mr. West's well-known persuasiveness had been needed to force the trustees to accept his resignation. Queed "I like Americans better than anybody else," he went on with deft persuasiveness. Truxton King A Story of Graustark Their nakedness was their armour, their slow tongues their persuasiveness, their weakness demanded God's strength, and found it. Lord of the World "Now, do be amiable, Harry," urged the other with gentle persuasiveness. Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories "What are you reading?" said the clergyman, in a tone of curt authority very foreign to the mild persuasiveness of his usual professional accents. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 I saw at once by his careless demeanour that his illness had taught him nothing, and I determined with all my notorious tact and persuasiveness to point a moral for him. The Plain Man and His Wife He sang tenor and chanted the "Praises" too in a tenor voice with honied sweetness and persuasiveness. The Bishop and Other Stories Mr. Sibley's sound arguments and persuasiveness prevailed, though he took care not to say what he believed, that the Professor was right as to the two minutes. Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 Ministers, lecturers, and writers have been aided in presenting moral questions with force and persuasiveness. Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission On Sunday, in the morning, we heard Dr. Leifchild, who was then in his prime, and in the evening Mr. Sherman, who preached with all his accustomed persuasiveness and mellifluousness. The Personal Life of David Livingstone If you've any little tricks of persuasiveness all your own now's your time to try 'em on him. The Second Violin "Fr�ulein," said the miserable man trying to screw his face into persuasiveness, "you cannot let the Princess go without tea." The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight In arguments on all such questions, therefore, the direct appeal to the practical interests of the people you are addressing is the chief factor that makes for persuasiveness. The Making of Arguments She was not persuasive herself, nor; favourable to persuasiveness in others. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns These are not reasoned statements, but utterances of truths intuitively perceived or felt as unquestionably real and indubitable, and carrying great force, vigour, and persuasiveness with them. A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 In the pieces on the American war, on the contrary, Burke was conscious that he could trust nothing to the sympathy or the prepossessions of his readers, and this put him upon an unwonted persuasiveness. Burke We are told that Asvaghosha took a choir of musicians with him, and many were converted to Buddhism through the combined persuasiveness of poetry and preaching. Sacred Books of the East It is this kind of argument that has persuasiveness, for the way we spend our money and what we get for it come close home to most of us. The Making of Arguments It was not passion, but persuasiveness, to which we must look for the secret of his oratorical success. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters Washington used all his persuasiveness to dissuade him, but in vain. George Washington Swift found the paper too gentle, but its influence was due in no small measure to its persuasiveness. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 With affectionate persuasiveness she demanded the reason of this extraordinary resolution, and surprise gave way to some displeasure, when she found Ellen had really none to give. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence Except perhaps for the highest eloquence, there is no such thing as universal persuasiveness. The Making of Arguments After making pack-saddles, and getting almost ready to start, we were, through Walker's kindness and persuasiveness, overcome, and consented to go with him, feeling confident that we would not starve to death while with him. Death Valley in '49 If upright Rectitude and stern Justice were peculiarly masculine, Mercy had the gentleness and the persuasiveness of a feminine nature. Bushido, the Soul of Japan You may be right or you may be wrong, but for persuasiveness I never saw your like. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Perhaps the presence of two hundred pounds of brawn and muscle, representing the law, lent persuasiveness to my brother's words. A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography Of the factors which make for the persuasiveness of an argument I will speak here of three—clearness of statement, appeal to the practical interests of the audience, and direct appeal to their feelings. The Making of Arguments In the case of the Provost of Oriel, he had, with all his great and noble qualities, one remarkable want, which visibly impaired his influence and his persuasiveness. Occasional Papers Selected from the Guardian, the Times, and the Saturday Review, 1846-1890 But he must have been influential; for, besides being the most eloquent man in the Senate, his speeches would have been distinguished for amplitude and judgment in design, and for tact and persuasiveness in enforcement. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 33, July, 1860 His doubts, his questionings, his aspirations, are dealt with by Mr. Brisbane with a simple direct fatherliness with all the beneficent persuasiveness of a revivalist preacher. An Englishman Looks at the World —The persuasiveness of this argument is admirable, and its amiable tone and temper are infinitely more suitable than the florid appeal. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 346, December 13, 1828 In the second act the legend—has not the tale of La Vallière acquired almost the quality of a legend?—grew in persuasiveness and in magnificence. Sacred and Profane Love O'Reilly put a persuasiveness into the last words that revealed Achille to me as an honest merchant confronted with the most subtle of temptations. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 5, 1919 They displayed their wares for an hour with much dexterous flattery and persuasiveness, but Mrs. Link was untemptable, and I was only tempted into buying a handkerchief to keep the sun off. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains We shall examine in a later chapter how far such an ideal is realizable, but it cannot be denied that Kropotkin presents it with extraordinary persuasiveness and charm. Proposed Roads to Freedom He was in a hard, unfamiliar world, in the grip of something which he feared and didn't understand, in the charge of men who were in no way amenable to his persuasiveness. Mr. Standfast There is no need and no use for legal and sociological studies and for technical knowledge; the only need is for oratorical persuasiveness and sentimental declamations. Criminal Sociology Philip, with his passion for the romantic, welcomed the opportunity to get in touch with a Spaniard; he used all his persuasiveness to overcome the man's reluctance. Of Human Bondage He never thought about what he had said or was going to say next, and the vivacity and the rhythmical inflections of his voice gave it a penetrating persuasiveness. The Forged Coupon As a lecturer he was exceedingly attractive, and his success in teaching was largely attributable to the persuasiveness with which he enunciated his views. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Persius has neither the persuasiveness of Horace nor the force of Juvenal. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal Masses had often been moved by the power of his words, and the mesmeric influence of persuasiveness was a gift to do him good service now. Lord Kilgobbin The work is not of persuasiveness, but of greatness, whensoever it is hated by the world. The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot He was generous, poor, well-dressed, and his amazing persuasiveness was one reason why he was always in debt. The Magnificent Ambersons He had a power and sharp-cut faculty of statement and persuasiveness beyond any man's else. Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy How much dignity and persuasiveness it has still he thought to himself, this commonplace country life of ours, on its best sides! Robert Elsmere For "the Valois orphan," now Comtesse de la Motte, not only possessed great personal attractions, but an extraordinary gift of persuasiveness. East of Paris Sketches in the Gâtinais, Bourbonnais, and Champagne There was a sweet persuasiveness in the accents he used, and his sentences resembled those of a lady anxious not to give offence to the person addressed. The Strong Arm By the gift of persuasiveness and the abundance of words, by aplomb, combined with astuteness, they are fitted by nature to be the most successful traffickers on earth. Two Summers in Guyenne This was Burke's opinion of the only contemporary who can be said to rival him in fervid and sustained eloquence, to surpass him in grace and persuasiveness of style. Among My Books First Series This woman had the magnetism which makes for persuasiveness. Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories Meanwhile, by using the utmost tact and persuasiveness, he was inducing his uncle to cough up very grudgingly a small quarterly allowance. My Man Jeeves Her intentness seemed to soften, there was solicitude and a sort of persuasiveness in it. A Fountain Sealed He would have made no enemies, and multitudes of friends; and his quiet tact and flexible persuasiveness, grafted on a clear grasp of leading principles, would have made him invaluable in council. Memoirs of James Robert Hope-Scott, Volume 2 What impressed Endymion as the chief quality of this remarkable speaker was his persuasiveness, and he had the air of being too prudent to offend even an opponent unnecessarily. Endymion He had an objection to this transparent kind of persuasiveness, which all intelligent animals are seen to treat with indifference. Daniel Deronda What can be said of His authority, persuasiveness, originality and promise? Studies in the Life of the Christian And you would come again, and tell me what he said?' she murmured, with the eager persuasiveness of reviving hope. Malcolm Sometimes - nay, often - it is better to say nothing, for there is a constant tendency in Nature towards rectification, and her quiet protest and persuasiveness are hindered by personal interference. Pages from a Journal with Other Papers Anything can be bought," he retorted, with his quiet, hoarse persuasiveness, "at a price. From a Bench in Our Square Bracciano's voice again was raised in gentle persuasiveness, and taking her by her hand, clammy cold as it was, he asked her, laughingly, why she held back. The Tragedies of the Medici And now Hilda understood her mother's account of his persuasiveness; she felt the truth of that odd remark that he could talk the hind leg off a horse. Hilda Lessways With his slight figure, his commanding intellectual force, his conservative tendencies, his clearness of statement, his logical exactness and fascinating persuasiveness, he was to churchmen what Alexander Hamilton was to statesmen. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Her manner had suddenly changed, and she was all softness and sweetness, and persuasiveness. The Powers and Maxine Besides the prominence given to their religious or moral purpose, most of them are remarkable for sustained fervour, persuasiveness of tone, and practical common sense. Excellent Women An unauthorized mob induced the Governor, with that persuasiveness in which the Border Ruffians had become adepts, to leave the boat, detaining him at Lexington on the accusation that he was fleeing from an indictment. Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 I persisted, determined not to yield an iota of my convictions to the persuasiveness of this man. The Mill Mystery He has perhaps more of persuasiveness than of large and lofty eloquence; and one frequently perceives too much design and manner in his words. Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century The peculiar persuasiveness of Phineas' voice when he threw out these financial suggestions, was very insidious. A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill A. Criticise the following introductory passages for persuasiveness, pointing out specifically the methods of conciliation used, and any defects that may be found:— 1. Practical Argumentation Mere vocal persuasiveness did not serve to arrest the flow of pedestrians, and so McWade's ingenuity was taxed. Flowing Gold For to a remarkable clearness and vigour of intellect, he added a fairness of mind, a persuasiveness and courtesy of manner, with an inflexible uprightness of purpose, which won to him friend and stranger alike. John Keble's Parishes He spoke with conciliatory persuasiveness: "Won't you go with me, little girl?" Fran And though there will be a great loss in feeling, in persuasiveness and unction thereby, there will be gain in clearness. Problems of Conduct At first it was amusing to hear him; nay, his persuasiveness even astonished us. Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life If we are able to retain our independence of judgment we are bound sooner or later, in spite of Bergson's persuasiveness, to have our misgivings. Bergson and His Philosophy "Don't be a great baby," Mrs. Baines enjoined, with a touch of rough persuasiveness in her voice. The Old Wives' Tale But for the first time in his experience he found himself upon the defensive and opposing a force against which no bland persuasiveness, no personal magnetism could prevail. The Iron Trail Henry Smith had, in addition to his astonishing mathematical genius, and his great talents as a scholar, a rare faculty of persuasiveness. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 To proceed immediately to concrete examples, cast a glance at the belief in 'free will,' demolished with such specious persuasiveness recently by the skilful hand of Professor Fullerton. Meaning of Truth His thrilling tone, together with the calm, half-ironical persuasiveness of his manner, sent a sudden hush down the table. Ardath Well, then," she said, with undiminished persuasiveness, "in England or Scotland. The Old Wives' Tale Then he summoned all the persuasiveness he could. The Winds of Chance The Communists can present an array of material accomplishments over the past fifteen years that lends a false persuasiveness to many of their glittering promises to the uncommitted peoples. State of the Union Address Charley was making up for some uncertainty as to his own logic by beaming persuasiveness, and Mr. Wrenn was afraid of being hypnotized. Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man Those hawkers are artists, skilled in the arts and wiles of persuasiveness. Vignettes of San Francisco Not wholly, for even in "cold type" some measure of the power and persuasiveness of the orator's argument is suggested. Starr King in California But ever since he had promised to do as Jesus would do, he had grown in a certain quality of persuasiveness that had all the essentials of true eloquence. In His Steps Theatrical as was the theme, the twilight and the muffled hum of the city, lapsing to quiet after the febrile activities of the day, combined to lend it a dignity, a persuasiveness. The Pit He smiled at her with all the softness and persuasiveness of which he was capable. The Odd Women How could this man, who spoke with such impressive frankness, with such persuasiveness, be the abandoned creature that she had of late believed him? Demos "Miladi is in a little error!" she said rapidly and with soft persuasiveness. Thelma Away from the others and away from a subtle persuasiveness that had been in the air, some of his doubts returned. The Guns of Bull Run A Story of the Civil War's Eve It is a tribute to Missy's persuasiveness when at white heat that the faculty permitted the show to go beyond its first rehearsal. Missy He hastened and stood by the desk, and said eagerly, "Now, Aunty, I am ready," and fell to smiling and bowing with all the persuasiveness and elegance that were in him. Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories There were two voices at his ear, and of equal persuasiveness. Demos His rich natural gifts, trained by long and varied practice, had made him an orator of rare persuasiveness. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843 He spoke as if those bullets could not kill him, and his half-closed eyes gave still more persuasiveness to his words. War and Peace And there was some pressure, too, besides the persuasiveness. Under Western Eyes "Don't you know?" insinuated the captain, with a mild persuasiveness, such as he was seldom heard to use. The Filigree Ball Being a full and true account of the solution of the mystery concerning the Jeffrey-Moore affair The class was very large, and the Professor spoke without notes,—he talked rapidly, as if he were addressing his equals, with none of the coaxing persuasiveness to which Temple students were accustomed. One of Ours It was a masterpiece of persuasiveness, and while Lincoln had accepted many valuable amendments suggested by Seward, it was essentially his own. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843 It was evident that he never considered what he had said or was going to say, and consequently the rapidity and justice of his intonation had an irresistible persuasiveness. War and Peace He spoke with so much grace and persuasiveness that I was fascinated no less than the abbe. Mauprat But what seemed to me most amusing was the persuasiveness of Earlscourt. Phyllis of Philistia This is the true rhetoric, the right road to persuasiveness, to be absolutely frank. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus Rose felt sure she had been crying, her curiosity was still further stimulated, and with all the persuasiveness at her command, she urged her mother to tell her the meaning of the mysterious paragraph. We Two, a novel The persuasiveness that could sway a mob ended by sweeping M. Binet off his feet. Scaramouche My dear, he is a very Bossuet in force and persuasiveness when he explains the mechanism, not only of the Spanish tongue, but also of human thought and of all language. Letters of Two Brides The other type of attorney accompanies his client to court and advocates his position with his knowledge of the law and his persuasiveness. Our Legal Heritage I haven't been a newspaper reporter all these years without acquiring a golden gift of persuasiveness. Dawn O'Hara, the Girl Who Laughed No one could be more sensible than I of the persuasiveness of this high theme. The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft Now, look here," began the lank man with that sort of persuasiveness which can turn instantly into bluster, "all this is pure foolishness, you know. The Flying U Ranch He leaned forward a little, his weary voice held a hint of persuasiveness. Secret Adversary And all the while Leblanc was going to and fro with glittering glasses and an inexhaustible persuasiveness, urging the manifest reasonableness of his view upon ears that ceased presently to be inattentive. The World Set Free "Let me tell you, my boy—" He began in a voice of bland persuasiveness that presently warmed to anger, to explain the whole matter. The New Machiavelli |
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